How to Get Spider Webbing Out of My Car's Paint
Spider webbing is a defect in the clear-coat level of a factory paint job that is visible under direct sunlight. This is not to be confused with a spider web crack in a fiberglass surface, which requires body shop repair. Once a spider web has been located, it can be fixed by resurfacing the paint, or rather the clear-coat, through washing and waxing.
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Things You'll Need
- Bucket
- Warm water
- Microfiber towels
- Grit remover (automotive soap)
- Wax
- Soft wax applicator
- Orbital polisher or buffer
- Clear-coat
Instructions
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Mix a batch of grit-removing automotive soap in a bucket with warm water. Use a microfiber towel to thoroughly wash the entire area affected by the spider webbing. Use one towel to apply the wash and a second to dry it.
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Wax the area by applying the wax with a soft cloth applicator. Make sure to follow the instructions on the wax and do not leave it on the surface longer than recommended before buffing.
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Turn on the orbital polisher or buffer and remove the wax. Keep the polisher moving so that there are no swirl marks created from rubbing the wax completely away.
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Apply a clear-coat sealer to fill in the remaining cracks, scratches and any other imperfections in the paint.
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Tips & Warnings
For show cars, use detailing spray and microfiber cloths to lift dust from the paint surface.
Cover your car immediately after the clear-coat dries to prevent dust buildup or surface scratches.
Orbital polishers can leave a car looking worse than when you started. If you are not experienced with this type of equipment, you can buff the area with a buffing cloth.
